Hispanic Americans are the fastest growing older adult group in the United States, disproportionally increasing the risk of an Alzheimer's disease and related dementias diagnosis. Efforts to reduce this risk and mitigate the related cognitive/physical declines are critical. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of enrolling older adults into an aging trajectory cohort, while generating preliminary data on associations of physical and cognitive aging trajectories. Our secondary objective is to generate preliminary data on the association of standard measures of physical activity and physical function with cognitive status. This study fits within our longitudinal research goal to reduce dementia incidence by understanding the mechanisms that drive the cognitive-physical aging trajectory.
Overview: This study aims to assess the feasibility of recruiting and retaining 50 Hispanic American (HA) and 50 non-Hispanic American (non-HA) adults, aged 55-85, into a longitudinal aging cohort. We will evaluate differences in physical activity, physical function, and cognitive performance over time. Design and Outcomes: Adults will be consented at the beginning of visit 1. Those potentially eligible will complete MoCA, questions about previous and current medical history, and general cognitive function (visit 1). Eligibility will be confirmed at the end of visit 1. Physical fitness, and physical activity behaviors will be assessed during visit 2. Once both visits are completed, the study team will ask about attendance availability in the future. The study team will reach out following one year (or up to 3 months after the one-year mark). The participants will be asked to repeat the same procedures as visits 1 and 2 (1 year follow-up = visits 3 and 4).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
University of Florida, College of Medicine-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGRate of recruitment
Recruiting \> 80% participants (50 Hispanic American and 50 non-Hispanic American adults) for a longitudinal aging study.
Time frame: From recruitment to follow-up (1-year)
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